Micah 6:8
2 Chronicles 7:14
Yes, your life matters.
We all are still sheltering in place, but I'm here to keep you sane and entertained.
One could hardly ask for much more than that, now could one?
Today is Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day. That's quite a mouthful, no? I remember learning as a youngster that we apparently live in the Goiter Belt here in the Midwest. Without an easy source of iodine like seafood (from an actual sea or ocean) we end up deficient. Fortunately, we all like to salt our food, and Irving Morton (the salt guy - I'm fairly certain that really was his name) discovered he could add iodine to his salt, call it Iodized (and charge more for it), and provide that needed nutrient in a palatable form. I haven't seen a goiter in years, and let me tell you, I'm glad to be able to say that truthfully.
Beyond those festivities, though, we have to acknowledge all that is going on in our nation and in the world. For all of that, once again, here is one of the prayers in the back of the Methodist Hymnal (the 1964/66 one).
#746 - FOR CHURCH, LAND, AND WORLD
Remember, O Lord, thy Church upon Earth; deepen her influence and extend her power for good, till the kingdoms of this world become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ.
We pray for our beloved land: for our leaders and governors, and for all who have part in public service. Make them pure in motive, wise in counsel, and strong in action, doing right in the fear of thy holy name.
Father in Heaven, look down in mercy upon our distraught and fevered world: forgive the mistaken ambitions, the selfish passions, and the presumptuous claims of men; remove all suspicion and bitterness from among the nations, and bring them to peace and concord by the redeeming love of Christ.
Have mercy, O Lord, upon those who are passing through sore trial: the poor, the sick, the anxious, the oppressed, those who are in danger from the fury of the elements or from the violence of men. Inspire in us and in our fellow men the will to help our suffering brethren. Heal, protect, and strengthen them according to their need. Comfort those in sorrow with the comfort which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
We pray for our own dear ones, wheresoever they are, that, surrounded by thy love, they may be kept in health and joy, and abide in safety and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Keep Calm and Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.
The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264.
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